The PebbleCreek Hiking Club is established to provide PebbleCreek community residents with the opportunity to enjoy recreational hiking in an organized, safe and social environment. Safety is a key concern. Hikers are accompanied by a leader and sweep carrying an emergency satellite communicator, medical kit and walkie talkies.
The regular hiking season is from late September to early May. In this season, 13 hikes per week are scheduled at the following levels:
EZ Level hikes (1.0-3.0 miles) every Monday
D Level hikes (3.5-5.0 miles) every Tuesday and Thursday and sometimes Saturday.
C Level hikes (6.0-8.0 miles) every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and sometimes Saturday.
B Level hikes (up to 12 miles) every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
A Level hikes (challenging hikes with unrestricted miles and elevation gain) are held on select Wednesdays November through March.
Summer hiking season is from the second week of May to the third week of September. In this season six hikes per week are scheduled at the C or D Levels. Additionally one EZ level hike is scheduled each Monday.
PROSPECTIVE members
Prospective members must independently walk around Robson Circle twice and complete an Intro hike. Once completed, new members should then submit their registration form and dues.
MEMBERSHIP for the 2024/2025 Year
Step 1: Registration
Returning members: submit an Electronic Registration form. Hikers are reminded that participation on club hikes is a reaffirmation of the waiver they signed when they joined the club. The waiver may be reviewed here.
New members: submit an Electronic Registration form and an Electronic No-Blame Waiver.
Alternatively, paper registration documents can be found here. Print, fill in the details, sign and send to the Treasurer at the address below.
Step 2: Pay Annual Dues ($20 per member):
Electronic Payment: Send money safely through your existing bank with Zelle. Search for Recipient: PebbleCreek Hiking Club pchctreas@gmail.com.
Alternatively, checks or cash are acceptable.
Paper Registrations and Annual Dues Checks may be sent to: Michael Tansey, PCHC Treasurer, 3326 N 159th Ave, Goodyear, AZ 85395.
Hiking Club meetings are held on the third Monday of the month (September through April).
The next hiking club meeting is Monday, November 18, 2024 at 7:00pm in the Eagles Nest Palm Room.
If you would like to order an Awards patch for the number of hikes or miles achieved and/or a PebbleCreek Hiking Club Name Tag then click here.
President: Neal Wring PCHCP@gmail.com
VP: Tom Wick PCHCVP@gmail.com
Treasurer: Mike Tansey PCHCTreas@gmail.com
Secretary: Carol Rice PCHCSecr@gmail.com
PHOTO LIBRARY: To see pictures of our various hikes around Phoenix and beyond, visit the hiking club photo library housed in SmugMug. See a Club Officer to get the secret password.
CLUB HIKING METRICS: All miles hiked with the club are recorded. Special mention of hiker's milestones is made in Club Meetings, Bulletins and the Season Review Photo Page. Click here to see your mileage statistics for current and past seasons.
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DATE: Monday, October 21, 2024
HIKE: B Challenge Hike - Verrado Area - Water Fall Loop from Meck Park (PCHC # 57).
REGULAR START TIME: 6:30 AM
HIKE LEADER: Bill Halte
REASON FOR CHALLENGE: Steep Bushwhack up and down ridge from SOB trail to Waterfall Wash.
DESCRIPTION: This hike is a 10.8 mile clockwise loop hike with an elevation gain of 1660 feet. The hike starts at Meck Park. Take the dirt road next to the park for about a mile then turn left on another dirt road. Follow this road for about 1/2 mile then turn right onto the dirt road leading to Central Wash and Deadhead Pass. Take this road/trail and loop back to Highline Trail. Take Highline Trail to where it turns right onto the Baseline Trail. Follow this trail to the top of the Petroglyphs hill and then go straight on to the SOB Trail. Take the SOB Trail to its western edge and go straight for a couple of yards turning right on to an old jeep road that climbs to a saddle. Once you reach the saddle go down into a wash. Turn right and work your way down the wash and past a waterfall. The wash will lead you back to near the Petroglyphs. Turn left onto the Baseline trail for about .1 mile to a connecting trail off to the right. Follow this trail until it Ts with the Sidewalk Trail. Turn right on the Sidewalk Trail and follow it to the dirt road. Turn left and follow the dirt road nearly a mile to where another dirt road meets this road. Turn right on this new dirt road and follow it back to Meck Park.
TRAILHEAD NAME: Water Fall Loop from Meck Park TRAILS: Central Wash, Deadhead Pass, Highline, SOB, Bushwhack, Wash, Sidewalk
FEES AND FACILITIES: Restrooms at Meck Park and no park fee. Be aware that these Restrooms are often closed.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS: to Meck Park. Head north on PebbleCreek Parkway, turn west (left) on Indian School Road. At end of Indian School Road, turn right then left onto West Highland Park Drive. Meck Park Trailhead is first right. DRIVING DISTANCE: 30 miles
URL GPX: https://1drv.ms/u/s!AgywFpJqBF4amAH4sSBB3fyGGzcP
PCHC TRAIL ID: 57
SUGGESTED DRIVER DONATION: $2
DATE: Monday, October 21, 2024
HIKE: C Hike - Maricopa Trails - Tres Rios Wetlands (PCHC # 480).
REGULAR START TIME: 6:30 AM
HIKE LEADER: Laurie Rosenbloom
DESCRIPTION: This hike is a 7 mile in and out hike with an elevation gain of 100 feet. hike starts at Monument Hill just east of the Racetrack. Trail travels along wetlands with flowing water, lots of vegetation and opportunities for viewing many bird species. The Salt River and Gila River join just south of the park. Its a flat, easy, fun hike. If more elevation is desired, you can climb Monument Hill, which is to the right after you cross the pedestrian bridge
TRAILHEAD NAME: No Named Trailhead. Refer to Driving Directions. TRAILS: Tres Rios Wetlands
FEES AND FACILITIES: No restroom at the trail head. No park fee.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS: to Tres Rios Trailhead: Head south on PebbleCreek Parkway/Estrella Parkway past I10. Turn left onto Vineyard Avenue. just across the Gila River. DRIVING DISTANCE: 20 miles
URL PHOTOS: https://pchikingclub.smugmug.com/Maricopa-Trails/Tres-Rios/Tree-Rios/
URL MAP: https://www.smugmug.com/app/library/galleries/bRLhXB?imageKey=RHz2w7C
URL GPX: https://1drv.ms/u/s!AgywFpJqBF4ap0wl-_06nWnjc6Av?e=ZbNAY4
PCHC TRAIL ID: 480
SUGGESTED DRIVER DONATION: $2
DATE: Monday, October 21, 2024
HIKE: EZ Hike - Goodyear Area - Eagles Nest/Bullard Wash (PCHC # 817).
REGULAR START TIME: 7:00 AM
HIKE LEADER: Nancy Love
DESCRIPTION: This hike is a 3 mile in and out hike with an elevation gain of 14 feet. Depart EN parking lot from the NE corner, along the Bunny Trail to right on Whitton. Go left on 153rd to Clubhouse Dr and exit through Gate 2. Cross Indian School Rd. and turn right. Traverse Paul Goldschmidt Park to the west side of Bullard Wash. Walk north for 1/2 mile. Cross the Wash and walk south to Indian School. Turn left and cross Wigwam. Visit Sugar and Spice for coffee and donuts. Cross Indian School and walk west to Clubhouse Dr. Go back through Gate 2, then south on Clubhouse to the EN parking lot.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Sidewalk Hike
TRAILHEAD NAME: Eagles Nest Parking Lot TRAILS: Sidewalks
FEES AND FACILITIES: Restrooms at Eagles Nest and at Sugar and Spice
DRIVING DIRECTIONS: None DRIVING DISTANCE: 1 miles
URL GPX: https://1drv.ms/u/s!AgywFpJqBF4a2weMojP2_GEYFgXk?e=qC4D11
PCHC TRAIL ID: 817
SUGGESTED DRIVER DONATION: $2
DATE: Tuesday, October 22, 2024
HIKE: B Challenge Hike - White Tank MRP - Willow Canyon Exploratory (PCHC # 850).
UNUSUAL START TIME: 7:00 AM
HIKE LEADER: Steve McElroy
HIKE COORDINATOR COMMENTS: EXPLORATORY - BUSHWHACKERS WELCOME!
REASON FOR CHALLENGE: Unknown obstacles during the 3 to 4 mile bushwhack in Willow Canyon.
DESCRIPTION: This hike is a 10 mile counter clockwise loop hike with an elevation gain of 1750 feet. Exploratory hike to walk full length of Willow Creek from the crossing with Waddell Trail to the junction with Ford Canyon Trail. Return by Willow Springs Trail.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Bushwhacking Skills Required. Could involve scrambling dry river banks and small dry waterfalls.
TRAILHEAD NAME: Mesquite Canyon Trailhead TRAILS: Mesquite Canyon, Willow Springs
FEES AND FACILITIES: Restrooms at Trailhead
DRIVING DIRECTIONS: to the White Tank Mountains Regional Park: Head north on PebbleCreek Parkway to Indian School Road. Turn west (left) and take Loop 303 North. Exit at Northern (next to the zoo) and turn left (West). Turn right on Cotton. Turn left on Olive and follow Olive to the park gate. Trailhead parking is at Picnic area #7. DRIVING DISTANCE: 30 miles
PCHC TRAIL ID: 850
SUGGESTED DRIVER DONATION: $2
DATE: Tuesday, October 22, 2024
HIKE: D Challenge Hike - McDowell SP - Latigo, Dare A Sarah, Scorpion (PCHC # 273).
REGULAR START TIME: 7:00 AM
HIKE LEADER: Dennis Zigmunt
REASON FOR CHALLENGE: D hike rating exceeded: Mileage.
DESCRIPTION: This hike is a 6 mile counter clockwise loop hike with an elevation gain of 400 feet. The hike originates at the Pima Dynamite Trailhead and has excellent trails. The trail passes an excellent example of a crested saguaro early in the hike. This newly opened trailhead offers hikes through a boulder studded desert environment with many interesting rock formations.
TRAILHEAD NAME: Pima Dynamite Trailhead TRAILS: Latigo, Dare A Sarah, Scorpion.
FEES AND FACILITIES: Restroom at the trailhead. No park fee.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS: McDowell Sonoran Preserve: Pima Dynamite Trailhead: Head north on PebbleCreek Parkway to Indian School Road. Turn west (left) and take Loop 303 North until it ends at I17. Turn left (north) on I17. Stay right and immediately take exit 222 going right onto Dove Valley Road. Follow Dove Valley Road about 10 miles (name changes to Sonoran Desert Drive). Take Cave Creek Road North (left). Turn right at first light on Dynamite Boulevard. Cross Pima Road, trailhead driveway a short distance on the left. DRIVING DISTANCE: 102 miles
URL MAP: https://pchikingclub.smugmug.com/Trail-Maps/McDowell-Sonoran-Preserve/i-QMFkJ3K
URL GPX: https://1drv.ms/u/s!AgywFpJqBF4aowhxisZSaYwiZuC2?e=tWTrHa
PCHC TRAIL ID: 273
SUGGESTED DRIVER DONATION: $7
DATE: Wednesday, October 23, 2024
HIKE: B Challenge Hike - Black Canyon NRT - Copper Mountain Segment (PCHC # 384).
UNUSUAL START TIME: 6:00 AM
HIKE LEADER: Clare Bangs
HIKE COORDINATOR COMMENTS: EARLY START!
REASON FOR CHALLENGE: B hike rating exceeded: Mileage.
DESCRIPTION: This hike is a 13.7 mile clockwise loop hike with an elevation gain of 1300 feet. From the trailhead, the hike does a loop along the base of Copper Mountain and through a large forest of prickly pear cactus. At about halfway, there is a large rock outcropping that is a nice place to take a break. There are large expanses of open range with amazing views of the Bradshaw Mountains in the distance.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This hike typically takes 5 hours with breaks.
TRAILHEAD NAME: Copper Mountain Loop Trailhead TRAILS: Copper Mountain Segment
FEES AND FACILITIES: There are primitive restrooms at the Big Bug Trailhead. There are no park fees.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS: to Black Canyon Trail Copper Mountain Loop Trailhead: Head north on PebbleCreek Parkway to Indian School Road, turn west (left) then take Loop 303 North and follow until it ends at I17. Turn left onto I17 North toward Flagstaff. Take exit 262 (Highway 69). Turn West on Highway. 69 (left crossing I17 towards Prescott). Drive approximately 5.3 miles and turn right on Old Sycamore Road. Park at the top of the hill (1 mi.) after passing the BCT trail crossing. DRIVING DISTANCE: 170 miles
URL PHOTOS: https://pchikingclub.smugmug.com/BlackCanyonNationalRecreationT/BCT-Copper-Mountain-Loop
URL MAP: https://pchikingclub.smugmug.com/Trail-Maps/Black-Canyon-Trail/i-9ZNwwMD
URL GPX: https://1drv.ms/u/s!AgywFpJqBF4alwC3ynTJINL9EYOb
PCHC TRAIL ID: 384
SUGGESTED DRIVER DONATION: $10
DATE: Wednesday, October 23, 2024
HIKE: C Hike - Estrella MRP - Rainbow Valley, Toothaker Loop (PCHC # 313).
REGULAR START TIME: 6:30 AM
HIKE LEADER: Barb Kripps
DESCRIPTION: This hike is a 6.6 mile counter clockwise loop hike with an elevation gain of 730 feet. This loop hike beginning on the west side of the rodeo arena (demolished in 2022). Take the trail our of the parking lot past the trail sign. Turn right and follow signs for the Rainbow Valley trail. Follow the Rainbow Valley Trail past the junctions with Quail and Dysart Trails for a total of 4.2 miles until the junction with the Toothaker Trail. Turn left onto the Toothaker Trail for 2 miles back to the parking lot.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Uphill on Rainbow Valley Trail after the junction with Dysart for one mile to the saddle.
TRAILHEAD NAME: Toothaker Trailhead at West Rodeo Drive TRAILS: Rainbow Valley, Toothaker
FEES AND FACILITIES: Restrooms are at the trailhead. Park fee is $7.00 per car.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS: to Estrella Mountain Regional Park West Rodeo Drive. Turn left out the main gate onto Pebble Creek/Estrella Pkw (south) South of I10, turn left onto Vineyard Ave. just across the Gila River. Turn right into Estrella Mtn Park. After the park entrance gate, drive through the park all the way to a fork in the road. Take the right fork to the parking area at the former site of the rodeo arena on West Rodeo Drive. Trailhead and rest rooms are on the far (West) side of parking area. DRIVING DISTANCE: 20 miles
URL PHOTOS: https://pchikingclub.smugmug.com/EstrellaMountainRegionalPark/Rainbow-Toothaker/C-HikeEMRP-Rainbow-ToothakerLynnW2020-2021
URL MAP: https://pchikingclub.smugmug.com/Trail-Maps/Estrella-Mountain-Regional-Park/i-HdQTJxX/A
URL GPX: https://1drv.ms/u/s!AgywFpJqBF4aoSJgLtJcLOt15rxl?e=ZXHKuy
PCHC TRAIL ID: 313
SUGGESTED DRIVER DONATION: $2
DATE: Thursday, October 24, 2024
HIKE: B Hike - White Tank MRP - Waddell, Ford Canyon, Willow Springs (PCHC # 26).
REGULAR START TIME: 6:30 AM
HIKE LEADER: Mike Tansey
DESCRIPTION: This hike is a 10 mile counter clockwise loop hike with an elevation gain of 1500 feet. Starts on Waddell from Ramada 7. This is a rocky scenic hike along the side of the canyon to large boulders and dam on the wash. Trail continues up onto a ridge and then down to the Willow Springs Trail. Turn right at junction and after .1 mile then follow the stream bed on the left down to the Willow Canyon for mid hike break. Return back to the Willow canyon trail, turn right and follow the Willow Canyon Trail and the Mesquite Canyon Trail 3.5 miles back to the tour starting point.
TRAILHEAD NAME: Waddell Trailhead TRAILS: Waddell, Ford Canyon, Willow Canyon
FEES AND FACILITIES: Restrooms at the trailhead. Park fee is $7.00 per car for all trailheads (except from the library which is $2.00 per hiker).
DRIVING DIRECTIONS: to the White Tank Mountains Regional Park: Head north on PebbleCreek Parkway to Indian School Road. Turn west (left) and take Loop 303 North. Exit at Northern (next to the zoo) and turn left (West). Turn right on Cotton. Turn left on Olive and follow Olive to the park gate. Continue on the park road following directions to ramada 7. DRIVING DISTANCE: 30 miles
URL PHOTOS: http://pchikingclub.smugmug.com/WhiteTankMountainRegionalPark/Ford-Canyon-Mesquite
URL GPX: https://1drv.ms/u/s!AgywFpJqBF4alzn9bbt7Y1fBb0QM
PCHC TRAIL ID: 26
SUGGESTED DRIVER DONATION: $2
DATE: Thursday, October 24, 2024
HIKE: D Hike - White Tank MRP - Sonoran Loop - Competitive Track - Short Version (PCHC # 45).
REGULAR START TIME: 7:00 AM
HIKE LEADER: Art Solorio
DESCRIPTION: This hike is a 4.2 mile clockwise loop hike with an elevation gain of 250 feet. This is a oneway competitive bike trail with a few ups and downs through washes. The high point gives you nice views back to the east. A short detour on the second half of the hike takes you to a crested saguaro.
TRAILHEAD NAME: Sonoran Loop Trailhead TRAILS: None named
FEES AND FACILITIES: Portajohns at the trailhead. Park fee is $7.00 per car for all trailheads (except from the library which is $2.00 per hiker).
DRIVING DIRECTIONS: to the White Tank Mountains Regional Park: Head north on PebbleCreek Parkway to Indian School Road. Turn west (left) and take Loop 303 North. Exit at Northern (next to the zoo) and turn left (West). Turn right on Cotton. Turn left on Olive and follow Olive to the park gate. Sonoran Loop Trail is at the end of the main road, slightly right off the end of the paved road. DRIVING DISTANCE: 30 miles
URL PHOTOS: http://pchikingclub.smugmug.com/WhiteTankMountainRegionalPark/Sonoran-Loop
URL MAP: https://pchikingclub.smugmug.com/Trail-Maps/White-Tank-Mountain-Regional-Park/i-9msCH67
URL GPX: https://1drv.ms/u/s!AgywFpJqBF4al3zzolFeyI5F8z-v
PCHC TRAIL ID: 45
SUGGESTED DRIVER DONATION: $2
DATE: Friday, October 25, 2024
HIKE: B Hike - White Tank MRP - Goat Camp Overlook (Longer Loop) (PCHC # 41).
REGULAR START TIME: 6:30 AM
HIKE LEADER: Stacey Miller
DESCRIPTION: This hike is an 8.9 mile lollipop hike with an elevation gain of 1490 feet. Start at the White Tanks Library and turn right onto the Mule Deer Trail. Hike past the junction with the Old Saddle Trail and eventually this will lead you to a junction with the Bajada Trail. Turn left onto the Bajada Trail. Near another mile is the Goat Camp Trail. Again, turn right and climb to the top of the steep Goat Camp hill. Just past the top is an unmarked trail to the left. Follow this unmarked trail for about .2 mile to the hill top. The route is somewhat steep with lots of loose gravel. This is the turn around point; Hikers can choose to bushwhack along the ridge more before heading down or they can follow the original path back down to the Goat Camp Trail to return to the South Trail. On the South Trail, Turn right and in about .8 mile you will see the junction with the Mule Deer Trail. Turn right and follow the trail back to the library.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This hike takes approximately 4.5 hours with breaks.
TRAILHEAD NAME: Mule Deer Trailhead at Library TRAILS: Mule Deer, Old Saddle, Bajada, Goat Camp, South, Mule Deer
FEES AND FACILITIES: Restrooms at the main entrance to the library. Park fee is $2 per hiker or $7 per car. A Maricopa County Pass is good for up to five hikers.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS: to White Tank Mountains Regional Park: Head north on PebbleCreek Parkway to Indian School Road, turn west (left) and take Loop 303 North (right). Exit at Northern (next to zoo) and turn left (West). Turn right on Cotton. Turn left on Olive and follow it towards the park gate. Just before the park entrance kiosk, turn right into the parking lot for the Nature Center and Library. From the parking lot, take the sidewalk on the left of the building. Trail goes off the end of of the sidewalk on the left of the building. DRIVING DISTANCE: 30 miles
URL PHOTOS: http://pchikingclub.smugmug.com/WhiteTankMountainRegionalPark/Mule-Deer-Waterfall
URL MAP: https://pchikingclub.smugmug.com/Trail-Maps/White-Tank-Mountain-Regional-Park/i-rD7xxzX
URL GPX: https://1drv.ms/u/s!AgywFpJqBF4amRhwjvKYWWESO9xw
PCHC TRAIL ID: 41
SUGGESTED DRIVER DONATION: $2
DATE: Friday, October 25, 2024
HIKE: C Hike - Phoenix SP - Sidewinder, Apache Wash, Ocotillo, Ridgeback, Sidewinder, Apache Wash Loop (PCHC # 246).
REGULAR START TIME: 6:30 AM
HIKE LEADER: Joyce Raidle
DESCRIPTION: This hike is an 8 mile lollipop hike with an elevation gain of 900 feet. The loop combines several trails and goes up to the top of 2 peaks. There are expansive views of the north side of Phoenix, Anthem, and Cave Creek. The hike goes through rolling desert terrain and a couple of washes.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: An interesting loop in North Phoenix with views of Cave Creek and surrounding area.
TRAILHEAD NAME: Apache Wash Trailhead TRAILS: Apache Wash, Ridgeback, Sidewinder, Ocotillo,
FEES AND FACILITIES: No park fees. Restrooms at trailhead.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS: to Phoenix Sonoran Preserve North (Apache Wash Trailhead). Head north on PebbleCreek Parkway to Indian School Road, turn west (left) and take Loop 303 North following it until it ends at I17. Turn left (north) on I17. Stay right and immediately exit onto Dove Valley Road. Follow Dove Valley Road as it changes name to Sonoran Desert Drive. Continue for approximately 5.1 miles (from I17). Turn left into the Apache Wash Trailhead. DRIVING DISTANCE: 80 miles
URL PHOTOS: https://pchikingclub.smugmug.com/CaveCreekRegionalPark/Apache-Wash-Trailhead
URL MAP: https://pchikingclub.smugmug.com/Trail-Maps/Phoenix-Sonoran-Preserve/i-xs2PZPJ
URL GPX: https://1drv.ms/u/s!AgywFpJqBF4atmx3ktViGz2V8FqS?e=mQcGtM
PCHC TRAIL ID: 246
SUGGESTED DRIVER DONATION: $6
DATE: Saturday, October 26, 2024
HIKE: B Hike - Estrella MRP - Quail, Rainbow, Toothaker, Gadsden, ColdWater, Dysart, Toothaker, Rainbow, Quail (PCHC # 644).
REGULAR START TIME: 6:30 AM
HIKE LEADER: Stacey Miller
DESCRIPTION: This hike is an 11.5 mile counter clockwise loop hike with an elevation gain of 1300 feet. The trail goes from the Nature Center and follows Quail and Rainbow to the junction with Toothaker. Turn right on Toothaker to the junction with Gadsden. Turn left on Gadsden then left on Coldwater. Continue on Coldwater to the junction with Dysart. Turn left on Dysart and then right onto Toothaker and then left on Rainbow. At the junction with the Quail Trail, turn right and head back to the Visitor Center.
TRAILHEAD NAME: Estrella Nature Center for Quail Trailhead TRAILS: Quail, Rainbow, Toothaker, Gadsden, ColdWater, Dysart, Toothaker, Rainbow, Quail
FEES AND FACILITIES: Portajohn at the Quail trailhead. Parking fee of $7.00 per vehicle.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS: to Estrella Mountain Regional Park Quail Trailhead. Drive south on PebbleCreek which becomes Estrella Parkway south of I10. Turn left onto Vineyard Avenue just across the Gila River. Turn right just past the golf course entrance into Estrella Mountain Regional Park. Pay the park fee. Continue straight then right into the Visitor Center parking lot. DRIVING DISTANCE: 20 miles
PCHC TRAIL ID: 644
SUGGESTED DRIVER DONATION: $2
DATE: Saturday, October 26, 2024
HIKE: D Hike - White Tank MRP - Sonoran Loop - Competitive Track - Short Version (PCHC # 45).
REGULAR START TIME: 7:00 AM
HIKE LEADER: Laurie Rosenbloom
DESCRIPTION: This hike is a 4.2 mile clockwise loop hike with an elevation gain of 250 feet. This is a oneway competitive bike trail with a few ups and downs through washes. The high point gives you nice views back to the east. A short detour on the second half of the hike takes you to a crested saguaro.
TRAILHEAD NAME: Sonoran Loop Trailhead TRAILS: None named
FEES AND FACILITIES: Portajohns at the trailhead. Park fee is $7.00 per car for all trailheads (except from the library which is $2.00 per hiker).
DRIVING DIRECTIONS: to the White Tank Mountains Regional Park: Head north on PebbleCreek Parkway to Indian School Road. Turn west (left) and take Loop 303 North. Exit at Northern (next to the zoo) and turn left (West). Turn right on Cotton. Turn left on Olive and follow Olive to the park gate. Sonoran Loop Trail is at the end of the main road, slightly right off the end of the paved road. DRIVING DISTANCE: 30 miles
URL PHOTOS: http://pchikingclub.smugmug.com/WhiteTankMountainRegionalPark/Sonoran-Loop
URL MAP: https://pchikingclub.smugmug.com/Trail-Maps/White-Tank-Mountain-Regional-Park/i-9msCH67
URL GPX: https://1drv.ms/u/s!AgywFpJqBF4al3zzolFeyI5F8z-v
PCHC TRAIL ID: 45
SUGGESTED DRIVER DONATION: $2
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